God Only Knows - Beach Boys
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written by Brian Wilson & Tony Asher
  • Originally performed by The Beach Boys, (brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson; cousin Mike Love; and friend Alan Jardine) 
  • It was included on the album "Pet Sounds" in 1966
  • According to none other than Sir Paul McCartney, this is the greatest song ever written
  • It only reached #39 on the American Top 40 charts, due in large part to the fact that American radio balked at playing it due to the word "God"
  • The song was #2 on the UK charts
  • It was the "B" side of the US single release, playing second fiddle to "Wouldn't It Be Nice" on the "A" side
  • An interesting choice for a first dance song at weddings

Song Lyrics - God Only Knows

I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me?
God only knows what I'd be without you

God only knows what I'd be without you

God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me?

God only knows what I'd be without you

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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